【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Experience】Snow Trekking & Threading Town there is a ski resort, the Activities unique to Gokase Town! Snowy mountain climbing and snowy mountain sledding! The feeling of sledding through snowy mountains is addictive! For lunch, we offer a warming menu. *January ~ March: Depends on the amount of snow <Fee> One person 10,000 yen * Minors must be accompanied by a guardian Lunch included: hot Mr./Ms., soup (Restrooms available in case of change) < application> Nature Kawajin (Email: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)

【Gokase Towns Experience, Miyazaki Prefecture】Footpath A footpath is a path that can be walked while enjoying the scenery of Nature, Old streets, and countryside as it is Restrooms available. There is a dedicated map on the footpath, and there are signs and in the course for guidance, so you can rely on them as you walk. You can enjoy walking this footpath with the help of a map and signs, but it's the "guided tour" where its charm is maximized. Guided by a Local guide Mr./Ms. who is familiar with the history, culture, and Nature of the village, the footpath will be many times more interesting. <Fee> ・Adult (junior high school students and older) 3,000 yen ・Elementary school students: 2,000 yen * The number of participants is 2 or more (elementary school students are accompanied by a chaperone) < Application> Gokase Nature School 〒882-1201 6452 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-73-6366 ●Each course● (1) Footpath [Gokase Towns Miyanohara area] 　Miyanohara is an old village dotted with many Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms), including the Josenji weeping cherry blossoms, which are about 300 years old. The Sankasho Shrine, which has an inner shrine on Mt. Nijo, which is said to be the place of the advent of the Descent of the Heavenly Grandson, has beautiful rhododendrons and a splendid Shrine sculpture of a hippocampus. 　It is a sunny and idyllic Course worthy of being certified as a World Agricultural Heritage Site, with Masonry Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Megane Bridge, 100 Terraced Rice Terraces, Terraced Fields, Bamboo Bushes, and Thickets. 　We recommend taking a walk in Spring when the cherry blossoms are in Best time to visit. <Meeting place> 9:30~12:00 (about 2 and a half hours) <Meeting point> "Gokase Hot Spring Kijiya" (9223 Hirokino, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture) <Remarks> Footpath lunch 700 yen ~ (reservation required) ◎ With Privileges Gokase Hot Spring Kijiya Bathing Fee Discount (Adult 500 yen→300 yen, children 300 yen→200 yen) (2) Footpath [Gokase Towns Kasabe District] 　It is a small village of about 10 houses at the northern end of Mt. Gion, which is said to be the birthplace of Kyushu. The water that gushing out of the spring from Mt. Gion is truly famous water. In order to make use of this famous water to create a community, we built a log house pavilion with local Japanese cedar and named it "Kasabe Water Station". 　The Jade is a large Cypress tree that is said to be 700~800 years old. It is called the "Hand of God" because it looks like the left hand of a powerful man, and it is gaining popularity. <Meeting time> 9:30~12:0 (about 2 and a half hours) <Meeting place> "Kasabe Water Station" (Kuraoka, Gokase Town Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture) < Remarks> Footpath Bento 700 yen ~ (reservation required) (3) Footpath [Gokase Town Mulberry Nouchi area] 　Mulberry Nouchi is a village with a superb view of Aso that can be seen from anywhere and the sunset is beautiful. There are many tea plantations, and traditional kama-roasted tea is made and awarded the Emperor's Award. Recently, black tea made from Japan tea leaves is also popular, and Other are mainly field cultivation and livestock farming, such as flower, cherry tomatoes, Cultivation, and breeding of Japanese black beef. The cozy farm stay of the Sunset Village Development Promotion Conference is also popular, and high school students from Asian countries also visit on school trips. <Meeting time> 9:30~12:00 (about 2 and a half hours) <Meeting place> "Gokase Winery" (4847-1 Nouchi, Gokase-Town Mulberry, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture) < Remarks> Footpath Bento 700 yen ~ (reservation required) (4) Footpath [Gokase Towns Dosei District] 　In ancient times, trade with Bungo Province (Oita Prefecture) was thriving, and it was also a logistics base. Today, it serves as an inner courtyard in Mulberry, with steep terrain and the majestic mountains of Kyushu including Aso in the background. Spot loved by photographers and painters, and the main attraction is that you can see the village scenery that can be said to be the countryside. There are many undulations of the course, and you can enjoy a little Hiking feeling. <Meeting time> 9:30~12:00 (about 2 and a half hours) <Meeting place> "Gokase Town Symbiotic Welfare facilities" (Miyazaki Prefecture 1514-5 Nouchi, Gokase-Town Mulberry, Nishiusuki-gun) < Remarks> Footpath Bento 700 yen ~ (reservation required)

【Gokase Towns Experience, Miyazaki Prefecture】E-bike experience An e-bike is an electrically assisted bicycle. It is built for MTB (mountain biking) and is good for off-roading, climbing and descending severe rough roads, and steep mountain roads. In addition, since it is equipped with electric assist, even those who do not have strength or beginners can climb Slope smoothly. There are two types of Course There are that can be enjoyed not only by beginners but also by active people. (1) Umamihara Course It is easy to drive even for beginners, and it is a course that passes through the old road of the prefectural border, the old-fashioned stone pavement streetscape, and from the post town to the highland area. It takes a safe routes, so even those who are not confident can drive with confidence. (2) Mulberry Nouchi Course It is a course that can be enjoyed not only by beginners but also by active people. With a panoramic view of Aso, it is an active course that passes through Gokase Winery, large trees of shrines, Tea plantations and unpaved routes. < hours> Morning session 09:30 meeting ~ 12:00 dismissal Afternoon session 13:00 meeting ~ 15:30 dismissal < meeting point> Gokase no Sato Camp Village (〒882-1203 141-1 Mikasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusu-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture) Participation fee: Adult 6000 yen (high school students and older) * The participation fee includes accident insurance premiums and e-bike rental fees. < period> full year <Other> ・By reservation only ・Must be at least 150 cm tall ・Please inform us of the ages of all participants at the time of booking. ・ If it is difficult to Hold in the event due to bad weather, we will notify you by Phone or SMS by the day before. If it is possible to determine a few days in advance, such as a typhoon, we will notify you at that time. < reservation > Nature Kawajin (Email: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Experience】Soyosa Lake SUP Experience This is a half-day plan to go around the beautiful Dam Lake surrounded by the greenery of "Suyang Gorge" by SUP. Even first-timers can enjoy it with confidence. Restrooms available along the way! 　※Implementation period: April ~ October <Fee> ・Adult (junior high school students and older) 6,000 yen ・Elementary school students: 4,500 yen ・ Dog (dog) 1,500 yen 　* Elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 　* THE PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES ACCIDENT INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND SUP EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES. <Meeting place and time> ・Meeting time 　1st meeting 9:30 ~ 12:00 dismissal 　2nd meeting 13:00 ~ 15:30 dismissal ・Meeting point 　Yamato Towns, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture (Yamato Towns Soyo Branch) 　(500 Yamato Towns, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture) < application> Nature Kawajin (Email: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)

【Gokase Towns Experience, Miyazaki Prefecture】Soyosa Canoe Experience This is a half-day plan to take a leisurely canoe tour around the beautiful Dam Lake surrounded by the greenery of "Suyang Gorge". Even first-timers can enjoy it with confidence. Restrooms available along the way! ※Implementation period: March ~ November <Fee> ・ Adult (junior high school students and above) 6,000 yen ・Elementary school students: 4,500 yen ・Infant 2,500 yen ・ Dog (dog) 1,500 yen 　* Infants from about 2 years old, infants and elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian. 　* The participation fee includes accident insurance premiums and canoe equipment rental fees. <Meeting place and time> ・Meeting time 【1st time】9:30 meeting ~ 12:00 dismissal 【2nd time】13:00 meeting ~ 15:30 dismissal ・Meeting point 　Yamato Towns, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture "Yamato Towns Soyo Branch" (500 Yamato Towns, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture) < application> Nature Kawajin (Email: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)

Summer is the festive season. Several festival occurs during the summer time all over the country. This is one is taken from Shinjuku Eisa festival. During the festival time I saw this young, energetic and enthusiastic boy. He was very happy to perform. Despite very hot humid summer he performed delightfully.

This is a photo of the Yamamoto Sunflower Festival taken in the evening.

The "Yamamoto and Sunflower Festival" in Yamamoto Towns, Watari-gun, Miyagi Prefecture was held in from July 19~28. Approximately 2.8 million sunflowers bloomed on a vast area of farmland of about 7.6 hectares.

During our trip to Saitama prefecture my wife and friend enjoyed the summer time in the sunflower field in kumagaya city of Saitama prefecture. A very relaxing and refreshing moments. We really enjoyed the short trip.

Speaking of summer in Tokyo, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival It was the best fireworks festival in the Kanto region in terms of both tradition and formality, and a total of about 20,000 fireworks at the first and second venues lit up the night sky of Tokyo.

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Shutter speed 8 seconds with drone It's a little far from the Kiso River. I cut it ✂out as much as I could ?. Mie Prefecture Kuwana City Water Township fireworks festival * Flight over the Kiso River has been confirmed. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Located on the western edge of tokyo​, okutama​ offers a striking contrast to the urban landscape. With its lush mountains, serene lakes, and a mesmerizing limestone cave, Okutama provides an ideal setting for both exhilarating outdoor activities and peaceful relaxation. Its close proximity to the city center makes it a popular choice for day trips.

The summer season has arrived! Held in each festival and it feels ♪♪ like summer has come Restrooms available for Matsuri Highlands, so we will advertise it a little early! The 56th Festival Highlands will be held in on Sunday, October 20, 2024! A joint Held in with last year's Same as above "Japan Birthplace Festival" is also planned! The "fireworks" in Highlands use music and lasers every year, and the best part is that they are very powerful because they are launched near the festival venue! I don't know about this year's fireworks yet, but it's a loss if you don't come to see them when you launch them (*'▽') The fireworks in the photo use an image of the festival Highlands from a few years ago! !! * We will report again as soon as we know the details!

For a Limited Time in summer, "Umbrella Sky" is born in the vast and Rich in nature picnic garden adjacent to the New Furano Prince Hotel. 747 colorful umbrellas fluttering in the wind shone in the blue summer sky.

In the hill towns of Biei, countless rolls roll around in the vast fields that appear in summer. This roll is called a "barley culm roll" and is a roll made of rolled wheat straw. In other words, it is a summer tradition in Biei after harvesting wheat.

After all, the season in Biei is summer. Biei in July is the hill of Shikisai no Oka There were a few clouds over Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group, but I was able to enjoy the colorful flower fields and wonderful scenery

TsukeSoba BONSAI Kokubunji (๑´ڡ`๑) It was Soba noodles, but it was strange that it didn't look like Soba noodles, but it was delicious. There were some special condiments, and the fried green onions tasted weird and was good (* ́ェ'*)

EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! How do you do! It is the West City Tourist Association. Saitoshi is a city located in the central region of Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a town full of historical romance and such as National Special Historic Site Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus, one of the largest Kofun Tumulus in the Japan, and Togun Castle, the residence of Ito, the lord of Hyuga Country. Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus is a scenic spot for flowers Spring with 2,000 cherry blossoms and 300,000 rape blossoms, 1 million sunflowers in summer, and 3 million cosmos in autumn. Access is about 10 minutes from the Nishito IC on the Higashikyushu Automobile Expressway. Use public transportation is about 60 minutes by bus from downtown Miyazaki City. Cool JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended Tourist Information in Nishi City, Miyazaki Prefecture, so please follow us! 【Introduction of recommended Sightseeing spots in Nishi City, Miyazaki Prefecture】 ・Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus It is a group of Kofun Tumulus that was designated as a National Special Historic Site in Showa 27. In 2018 (Heisei 30), it was certified as a Japan heritage site. It is one of the largest Kofun Tumulus in the Japan, with more than 300 Kofun Tumulus from the late 3rd century to the first half of the 7th century scattered on a plateau of about 2.6 km from east to west, 4.2 km from north to south, and Elevation 50~80m. It is also known as a scenic spot for flowers, and you can enjoy various landscapes throughout the four seasons, with 2,000 cherry blossoms and 300,000 rape flowers blooming in Spring, 1 million sunflowers blooming in summer, and 3 million cosmos blooming in autumn. Access is about 10 minutes from the Nishito IC on the Higashikyushu Automobile Expressway. Use public transportation Get off at Miyazaki Kotsu Saito Bus Center and take a taxi for about 5 minutes. #West City #Miyazaki Prefecture #Kyushu #Saitobaru #Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus #Cherry blossoms #Rape flower #Sunflower #Cosmos #Kofun Tumulus #History #Tourism #Travel #Tourist Association

Hope for the reconstruction of the Noto earthquake This is rice field art in Gyoda City, Saitama Jade Prefecture. Every year, volunteers spend one week creating various shapes. This year, they prayed for the recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Please come and visit us ?

Ueno Farm 2022.08 The garden created by plants that grow in the northern climate, such as the flowering period unique to the northern country and the bright color of the flowers, is considered to be a "Hokkaido garden", and the garden is created mainly with inn root grass that blooms in all four seasons. There are benches ands here and there in the park, so you can relax in the pleasant breeze.

The Gion Festival is also known as the "Moving Art Museum". The Yamaboko that suddenly appears in the usual scenery Blend in with the cityscape of Kyoto Impression every year by the beauty of the decorations.

On the morning of the Gion Festival procession, The figure of the Yamaboko quietly waiting for its turn There and a little tension in the silence, It gave off an indescribable aura.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Akaneya Chabo "Akaneya Chabo" with a shop on a Elevated terraces It opened in 2021 as a café with a view of Mt. Aso. The burgers that are perfect for lunch and the limited lunches that change monthly are also popular. And this is the only "restaurant where you can eat with your dog" in Gokase Towns. 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Store holiday】Wednesday 【Inquiry】 〒882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun Gokase Towns Sankasho 67 Phone: 0982-82-1107

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 IL gardino della corasita The garden café-style restaurant "IL gardino della corasita" operated by the restaurant "Auberge corasita" run by Tomatoes farmers (IL gardino della corasita means corasita garden in Italian.) Dinner Use will be accepted Traditional Japanese straw raincoat on days when there is no Use for inn nights. Use for lunches, celebrations, banquets, training, etc. 【Business hours】 By reservation only Lunch 11:30-13:30 (L.O.13:00) Dinner 17:00-20:30 (L.O.20:00) 【Regular holiday】Not opens * Please note that if you are staying at the inn on your desired day, we cannot accept dinner. * Information on outdoor (garden) seats depends on the season and weather, please contact us at the time of reservation for details.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 CORASITA It is a By reservation only restaurant where you can Fun traditional Italian home cooking, mainly from Tuscany, using the proud Tomatoes grown on the company's own farm by the owner Hiromi Fujiki, who is a qualified Italian food researcher. Dinner Use will be accepted Traditional Japanese straw raincoat on days when there is no Use for inn nights. Use for lunches, celebrations, banquets, training, etc. 【Business hours】 By reservation only Lunch 11:30-13:30 (L.O.13:00) Dinner 17:00-20:30 (L.O.20:00) 【Regular holiday】Not opens * Please note that if you are staying at the inn on your desired day, we cannot accept dinner. 【Inquiry】Phone number: 0982-83-2017

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Kurunkonne A coffee shop where you can read manga in Gokase Towns "Kurunkonne" This is also a healing place, so you can refresh yourself. Held in Events every month, so why not Squid yourself as a reward? The owner's signature takoyaki and Oyster veggie hot Mr./Ms., as well as Other café menu and desserts are also substantial. 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 *Restrooms available 【Regular holiday】Refer to the business day calendar 【Inquiry】 〒882-1203 9719-1 Sankasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-82-0308

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[? Summer Gokase 2024 Campaign ?] I will do it again this year! Instagram Campaigns ?✨ Please post a photo of your favorite or favorite "summer scenery" (people, buildings, nature, etc.) in Gokase In the town with #Gokase ##Summer Gokase 2024 and Instagram! One person will receive a Gokase Town Specialty Products every day during the period! In addition, excellent works include an assortment of Specialty Products of Gokase Towns! !! The works posted will be introduced on the social media of the Gokase Tourist Association at any time. Period: Monday, July 22, 2024 to Saturday, August 31, 2024 * The period is subject to change depending on the situation. 【Gift Details】 (Contents are subject to change.) ） "Gold Award" ... Assortment Town Specialty Products Gokase "Silver Award" ... Assortment Town Specialty Products Gokase "Bronze Award" ... Assortment Town Specialty Products Gokase "Mainichi Award" ... Gokase Town Specialty Products 1 person per day during the period 【Eligibility】Those who have agreed to the Use terms and conditions 【How to apply】 (1) Follow the Instagram (@gokase_kanko) of "Gokase Tourist Association" (2) Posted Spring photos taken in Gokase Towns on Instagram with the hashtags "#Gokase" and "#Summer Gokase 2024" ■ Anyone can apply as long as it is a summer photo taken in Gokase In the town. ■ Those who are selected will be contacted from the Instagram Account @gokase_kanko (Gokase Tourist Association). (If you do not reply within 2 weeks, it will be invalid.) ■ Opening to the public will not be Subjected if you have set DM to reject DMs or if your Account is set to private. ■ When shooting, please pay attention to the portrait rights of the subject person, and please observe good manners, such as obtaining permission if necessary. ■ post photos will be Publication on the website of Gokase Tourist Association or various social media. Publication does not constitute an award for the Mainichi Award. * Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourist Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. Please come and find your "favorite" summer Gokase, because ? the hot days are already continuing, so please ⚠️ do not forget to replenish water and salt and be careful of heat stroke

Kabira Bay 2023.07 Memories of my trip to Okinawa Since it was close to evening, I was able to take a picture when no one was around. You can't swim in Kabira Bay because the tide stream fast, but you can take a walk in the bay in a glass boat. You can relax while looking at the seabed in the beautiful bay.